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4C Brownwood Bulletin
Sunday, October 13, 2013
AGRICULTURE
Brown County 4-H Food Show set for Oct. 26
The 2013 Brown County 4-H Food Show is
set for 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Extension Office.
If you are interested in participating please
RSVPby Oct. 16. For more information
please contact Kim Miles at (325) 646-0386.
Food and Nutrition Quiz Bowl: If you
are interested in participating in Food and
Nutrition Quiz Bowl contact Kim Miles at the
Extension Office.
Extension
Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply
Oct. 9-20
Tractor Supply stores in communities
across the country have long supported
4-H Clubs, and now, Tractor Supply Co. has
entered into an official partnership with the Gonzales
National 4-H Council as your National 4-H
Project Headquarters.
This means that Tractor Supply will help
raise money for county 4-H programs with the Paper Clover
Campaign, a national in-store fundraiser that benefits state
and local 4-H programming. Seventy percent of funds
raised will be awarded to Brown County 4-H and 30 percent
to National 4-H Council.
The fall promo promises to be even stronger, and will
be tied into National 4-H Week. Show your support for the
Brown County 4-H program by just adding a $1 at check-
out. Be sure to spread the word about 4-H’s Revolution of
Responsibility at your local TSC during Paper Clover!!
Brown County Council will set up a booth to sell paper
clovers on from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today. All Brown County
4-H members are encouraged to come help sell clovers. A
portion of the money raised goes to Brown County 4-H to
help support local clubs.
Lamb, goat and swine county and state validation
It is that time to start getting ready for the Brown County
Youth Fair and Major Stock Shows. The most important
step in doing this is validating your animals. Famb valida-
tion will be 8 a.m. -10 a.m. Oct. 19, Goat Validation 11 a.m.
- 2 p.m. Oct. 19 and Swine validation 8 a.m. -10 a.m. Nov.
9 at the Brown County Youth Fair Barns. There will not be
a county validation make up day! If you are planning on
participating in the Brown County Youth Fair you need to
make sure your animal is present the day of validation!! If
you ordered state tags and have not paid for them please
come by the Extension Office ASAP!! YOU MUST BE EN-
ROFFED IN 4-H BEFORE THE DATE OF VALIDATION!!!
Brown County 4-H Goat Showmanship Series
Nov. 2, Nov. 23
Make plans to attend our most popular annual showman-
ship series, where exhibitors can gather information and
practice building showmanship skills. The first two of three
workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Brown
County Youth Fair Barns and hosted by Brown County’s
4-H & Youth Development Extension Agent Nick Gonzales,
and Goat Mentors Gayland and Garrett Miller. The series
will conclude with a preshow clinic and jackpot show in
Ballinger on Nov. 23 Please RSVP by calling the Extension
Office (325) 646-0386
Supply List: No. 2 — Bring Your Goat
$10 for anyone not registered as a Brown County 4-H
member
Major livestock show calf scramble information
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Jan. 17 - Feb. 8
Purchase certificate value of $500
Certificates used to purchase a breeding beef or dairy
heifer
All applicants must be 14, 15, 16, or 17 years of age as
of Jan. 1, 2014 and not beyond their junior year of high
school.
Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis. After all the positions have been filled, the remaining
applications will be kept on file and used on an as needed
basis. Each County 4-H Program is limited to a maximum of
six entries.
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, Feb. 6-23
Purchase certificate value of $800
Certificates used to purchase an animal in these Junior
Breeding Departments - Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, or Goat
Must show the animal in the 2015 San Antonio Stock
Show
Contestant must have reached their 12th, but not their
18th birthday on Jan. 1, 2014 and not be enrolled beyond
their junior year in high school.
Completed Entry Applications and Release and Indemni-
fication Agreements must be returned to the Brown County
Extension Office by Oct. 15.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 4-23
Purchase certificate value of $1,500
Certificates used to purchase a breeding beef heifer or
market steer
Must show the animal in the 2015 Houston Livestock
Show
Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
After all the positions have been filled, the remaining appli-
cations will be kept on file and used on an as needed basis.
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, Feb. 15-16, 22-23
Limited to first 80 entries
20 students compete in 4 separate scrambles
A purchase certificate will be issued to each of the top 10
contestants catching a calf in one of the four go-arounds.
FINALS: Top 16 Contestants come back!(Top 4 in each
go-round)
Top 8 in Finals receive scholarships
Places 9-16 receive additional $250 purchase certificate.
Must be 13 years of age but no older than 18 by Feb. 1.
If you are interested in participating in San Antonio calf
scramble please contact the Brown County Extension Agent,
Nick Gonzales, as soon as possible. Deadline Oct. 15.
If you are planning on participating in any of the other
calf scrambles please contact the Extension Office by Oct.
21.
Major stock show and youth fair entry nights
Every year we have two nights in November that we des-
ignate for families who are wanting to enter into the major
stock shows and Brown County Youth Fair. The only way
you can enter into the major stock shows is if you bought
state tags. The two nights we are having stock show sign up
5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 4 and Nov. 18.
If you are planning on entering Fort Worth you will need
to attend the night of Nov. 4 because the deadline to enter
Fort Worth Stock Show is Nov. 8.
The deadline to enter Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and
San Angelo Stock Show is Nov. 20
This will be your opportunity to enter the Brown County
Youth Fair at this time. We are setting a deadline to enter
the Youth Fair on Dec. 2.
If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.
Treat
The District 7 4-H Horse Project Development Commit-
tee is participating in the Annual TREAT (Tarleton Equine
Assisted Therapy) Special Kids Rodeo at Tarleton State
University from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 29.
This is open to any 4-H member who is interested in
working with kids that have special needs, who have a love
for horses. 4-Hers will assist youth as they participate in
events of Stick Horse Pole Bending, Stick Horse Barrel Race,
Goat Ribbon Relay, Bucking Barrel, Dummy Roping and a
Farm Animal Petting Zoo. If you are interested in participat-
ing in the TREAT please RSVP with the Extension Office by
Oct. 22. If you would like more information contact Nick
Gonzales at (325) 646-0386.
Junior Leadership Retreat 2013
Junior Leadership Retreat features Texas 4-H Council
members conducting hands-on educational workshops with
younger 4-H members.
This year, the program will focus on increasing your
knowledge and skills in five 4-H project opportunities.
These include vet science, leadership, bullying & inclusion,
“trashion show” and archery.
State 4-H Council members take pride in showcasing their
creativity at the Saturday Night Theme Dance! The theme
is “The Final Screening”, so come dressed as your favorite
movie character. Don’t miss out on this fabulous costume
party. All of the State Council members will be in costume
so plan to join them!
Don’t forget to bring a rock from your county for closing
ceremonies at the Texas Star on Saturday night. Join us for
a weekend full of fun and exciting activities.
Who: 4-H members ages 9-14 (and Adult Chaperones)
What: State level leadership development program
Where: Texas 4-H Conference Center, Brownwood
When: Friday. Nov. 8 arrive 7:30-8:30 p.m. through Sun-
day, Nov. 10 depart by 1 a.m.
Cost: $115 for youth, $80 for Adult Chaperones (includes
two nights lodging, four meals, two evening snacks and
program fees)
To register go to the 4-H Center website: texas4hcenter.
tamu.edu click on Register Now link. Registration open
through Nov. 3.
Quality Counts Verification
4-H Calendar
DATES TO REMEMBER
Oct. 14 - Extension Office Closed for Columbus
Day
Oct. 14 - May 4-H Club Meeting 6:30 p.m. at
May Community Building
Oct. 15 - Rabbit Club Meeting 7 p.m. at Exten-
sion Office
Oct. 16 - Deadline to enter the County Food
Show
Oct. 17 - Food Challenge Practice 5:30 p.m. at
Extension Office
Oct. 19 - County and State Lamb Validation 8
a.m. - 10 a.m. at Youth Fair Barns
Oct. 19 - County and State Goat Validation 11
a.m. - 2 p.m. at Youth Fair Barns
Oct. 20 - Sheep Club Meeting 6 p.m. at Exten-
sion Office
Oct. 26 - Brown County 4-H Food Show 1 p.m.
at Extension Office
Texas has the largest number of 4-H and FFA livestock
projects in the nation. Young people participate at the
county, district, regional and state level. The tremendous
support and dedication of livestock show officials help
make this possible. With this opportunity comes a responsi-
bility for each exhibitor to learn and demonstrate the high-
est standards, both in personal character and in the feeding
and care of their animals. “Quality Counts” is designed
to teach young people the importance of displaying good
character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every
aspect of their lives. “Quality Counts” helps them learn the
importance of using proper livestock management prac-
tices so that food quality and safety are preserved.
*If you are planning on participating at any major live-
stock show you will need a Quality Counts Verification
number. This number can be obtained by successfully pass-
ing the online exam. Quality Counts website can be found
on the Brown County 4-H home page http://www.brown.
agrilife.org. If you have taken it already then your number
will still be valid. It will not be valid if you turned 14 years
old before August 1st of this year; therefore, you will need
to take the senior exam. If you have any questions or think
you might have to take the exam again please contact Nick
Gonzales.
4-H enrollment is open on 4-H Connect
The enrollment process for the 2013-2014 4-H year has
started. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encour-
aged to log in and enroll in order to become an official 4-H
member. Our goal is to have 110 members enrolled in 4-H
by Oct. 31.
As you begin your enrollment for the year, here are some
tips in using 4-H CONNECT:
If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!
If you lost your email and password call the county office
so we can reset it for you.
An active membership will not be granted until the $20
participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!
You cannot register or participate in an event until your
profile is ACTIVE.
When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2013-
2014 4-H Year please make sure you update your address,
phone number, and e-mail address.
You can use your Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser Voucher
to pay your membership dues. To do this you will have to
come into the extension office to enroll.
We are updating our e-mail database on November 1st so
if you are not enrolled by then you will no longer receive
newsletters updates via e-mail. Unless you notify the Exten-
sion Office prior to November 1st deadline.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after
Oct. 31 the cost increases to $25.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension Service are open to all people without regard to
race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.
The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, and the County Commissioners’ Courts of
Texas Cooperating
Lawn care in fall still important
Care of your lawn in the fall is as impor-
tant as in spring and summer. Regular care
is the key to an attractive and healthy lawn
through the fall and winter months. Here
are few things you can do to help your
lawn survive the winter and recover vigor-
ously in the spring.
Fertilization: Fall fertilization is the key
to prolonging fall color and promoting
early spring recovery of the lawn. It helps
produce a dense turf that resists winter
weeds. Fertilizer used in the fall should
be higher in nitrogen and potassium and
lower in phosphorus. Grasses fertilized this
way have shown greater survival during
winter months than those fertilized with
high phosphorous.
Watering: When your lawn goes dormant
during winter months, it is important to
remember the grass is living and needs
moisture for survival. During the winter, if
it doesn’t rain for several weeks, then the
lawn should be irrigated. Irrigation before
a hard freeze is helpful in reducing freeze
injury to the grass. It takes much colder air
temperatures to lower the temperature of a
moist soil than that of a dry soil.
Not many people think of winter in the
heat of September, but fall is the time to
prepare your lawn for the cold ahead and,
at the same time, get rid of unwanted
weeds.
Fall fertilization, which is the most
important fertilization of the year, is the
first step for a healthier lawn next year, and
September is the time to do it. Use a 3-1-2
ratio formula or buy a “winterize” product
of your choice, allowing for good coverage
The “slow release” will feed through early
November, and with continued regular
watering, produce a hardy” root stock to
survive the winter.
This is also the time to put out the pre-
emergent chemicals to control unwanted
weeds and grasses. First, identify the type
of weed you need to control. For cool sea-
son grassy weeds such as rye or blue-grass,
use products such as Balan,
Amaze, or Team; for broad-
leaf weeds like henbit, use
Gallery. Check with your
nurseryman for his recom-
mendation.
Fungal diseases love cool
weather and are most prev-
alent in the fall. Monitor
Extension the condition of your lawn
carefully. If you suspect
a problem such as brown
patch, gray leaf spot, or
Scott take-all, contact the Exten-
» , sion Service or your local
supplier for recommended
treatment.
October is the time to
strengthen and prepare
your lawn for strong root growth this
winter and next spring. After our beautiful
recent rains, your lawn is going to be ready
for attention and work in the following
three areas: fall diseases, pre-emergence
weed control, and feeding.
Fall Diseases - Brown Patch and Take-All
Root Rot are two fairly common fungal
diseases that affect St. Augustine grasses.
With our recent rains and high humidity,
both could become active once the severe,
intense stress your lawn has endured due
to the terrible summer heat gives way to
milder, wetter weather.
Feeding - In order to “over-winter”
lawns/grasses, an even application of a
3-1-2 ratio fertilizer now will give a strong
“boost” to your spring growth. However,
do not overdo! Lush, thick growth is more
susceptible to fungal problems now and
frost later. Since most fertilizers are “salts”,
be sure you water in thoroughly.
Other fall lawn tips:
Water during the winter -1/2 inch/week
if rainfall is lacking.
Don’t “scalp” your lawn in the fall - mow
grass and leave at least 2 inches high.
Get a soil test, available from the Texas
AgriLife Extension Service, and apply fertil-
izer and/or lime as indicated by the report.
Oak wilt continues to spread in our area
Oak wilt is one of the most destructive
tree diseases in the United States. The
disease has killed more than 1 million trees
in 73 Central Texas counties. Oak wilt is
an infectious vascular disease caused by
the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum. The
fungus invades and disables the water
conducting system in susceptible trees.
All oaks can be infected with oak wilt, but
some species of oak are more susceptible
than others. Red oaks, particularly Spanish
oak (Quercus buckleyi), are very susceptible
to the fungus. White oaks, like post oak (Q.
stellata) and bur oak (Q. macrocarpa), are
resistant to the fungus and rarely die from
the disease. Live oaks (Q. virginiana and Q.
fusiformis) are intermediate in susceptibil-
ity to oak wilt. However, they are seriously
impacted by the disease because of their
tendency to form root sprouts that result
in a vast interconnected root system allow-
ing the disease to easily spread to adjacent
trees.
Generally, all oak trees are placed in one
of two groups - red oaks or white oaks.
Red oaks are the most susceptible to oak
wilt and they will typically die within two to
four weeks of symptom appearance. Com-
mon red oaks that are extremely suscepti-
ble to oak wilt include Spanish oak (Quer-
cus buckleyi), Shumard oak (Q. shumardii),
blackjack oak (Q. marilandica), and others.
Oaks in the white oak group are the least
susceptible and tend to resist the disease.
Very few white oaks have been identified
with oak wilt in Texas. Even if a white oak
contracts the disease, the tree will generally
survive with little noticeable impact. Com-
mon white oaks include post oak (Q. stel-
lata), bur oak (Q. macrocarpa), chinkapin
oak (Q. muehlenbergii), and others.
Interestingly, live oaks are somewhat in-
termediate between the two groups of oaks
but are very susceptible to the disease.
Live oak is probably the most common oak
tree in Central Texas and they succumb to
oak wilt in the greatest numbers. Live oaks
commonly form root sprouts which allow
a number of trees to share a common root
system. A tight group or grove of these
trees is often called a live oak mott. If oak
wilt infects one of the trees in the mott, the
disease quickly spreads through the com-
mon root system to adjacent trees and an
oak wilt infection center begins to develop.
The most reliable characteristic for diag-
nosing oak wilt in the field is what is called
“veinal necrosis” of the live oak leaves.
Apparently veinal necrosis only occurs on
live oak. Symptoms on other infected oak
trees are less distinct. Laboratory culture
of the fungus is another way to confirm
the presence of oak wilt. Veinal necrosis
is characterized by chlorotic (yellow) veins
that eventually turn brown. The leaves will
fall from the tree and dead leaves with
brown veins can be found on the ground
under the tree.
Live oak trees infected with oak wilt
usually die within two to four months.
Adjacent trees begin to drop their leaves
and die a few months later as the disease
progresses from tree to tree through the
interconnected root system.
Infected red oak trees don’t exhibit
distinct symptoms. Leaves often turn pale
green then brown and usually remain at-
tached to the tree for a period of time. This
can begin on one branch and quickly engulf
the entire tree. Trees generally die within
two to four weeks.
New oak wilt centers are started when a
contaminated beetle finds a fresh wound
on a healthy oak tree.
Scott Anderson is the Brown County
AgriLife Extension agent for Agriculture.
His column usually appears on Sundays.
He may be reached at (325) 646-0386.
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